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May 26, 2015

I remember seeing the Mostar bridge on a travel television program a few years ago and wanting to visit it, but it just seemed really remote. I never realised how close it was to Dubrovnik, so when I saw a day tour that went to Mostar, I grabbed the opportunity and went for it!

I've always found it such an interesting place. It's known as a melting pot of cultures and where east meets west and north meets south. It has a hint of Mediterranean air, as well as a glimpse of what Eastern Europe has to offer. Mostar was under Turkish rule, so there are many mosques and traditional Turkish houses, whereas Western Europe is predominantly Christian. So you definitely get a different vibe and it's made me even more excited about travelling further east to Turkey, Egypt and the Middle East.

May 25, 2015

Montenegro was by far the most picturesque country I've travelled to yet! The lakes were stunning and so quiet and tranquil. It was breathtaking to drive around the lakes with huge mountains in the background surrounding you. I felt like I was in the middle of nowhere because there were hardly any houses or local people around and it seemed very remote. But that's what I enjoyed about it. The water was still and the location seemed untouched. That could be because it was winter, but nevertheless, it was still a beautiful country to visit during this time of year.

After climbing the fortress and seeing amazing views of the Bay of Kotor, we headed on to see the famous island of Sveti Stefan, which apparently comes to life in summer with fully-booked resorts and beaches packed with tourists. Then our last stop was the town of Budva. Another relaxing place by the beach, which also gets really crowded during summer. Montenegro is perfect for a summer vacation because of its endless coastal hotspots and beach resorts for tourists. I guess I got to see Montenegro in a different light - more calm and serene. It was definitely a trip to remember!

May 24, 2015

I'm so excited to show you guys these amazing temporary tribal tattoos!

Temporary tattoos have become really popular this year, with celebrities like Beyoncé, Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne and Selena Gomez sporting these tribal designs at music festivals and even on the red carpet. They're the perfect mix of jewellery, tattoo and body art.

You can wear them on its own, or layer them with your favourite watch and bracelets - have fun and experiment with them! I love the idea of a temporary tattoo because you can easily change up the designs, and it's also a great accessory for occasions when wearing arm candy isn't the most practical idea - like a pool party, a gym session or a day at the beach.

The metallic tattoos I'm wearing are from TribeTats. They have a range of collections with bracelets, rings, necklaces, nails and other tattoos that can be used anywhere on your body. I'm definitely a bracelet kind of girl, so I chose the Bracelets Collection. It comes with four full sheets of tattoos with a mix of designs in shimmery gold, silver, rose gold and black. I absolutely LOVE these designs! The colour comes out amazingly well on the skin and it looks super cool and festival-like. It adds a hint of glam to your look instantly without you having to worry about wearing anything. And just a little extra tip: if you have left over sections from the bracelets (they can be a bit long), just cut off the remaining parts and use them for rings!

They also have perforated sheets, so you can separate the tattoos to organise a design and apply them easily. They can last up to a week and although I've only had mine on for 2 days, they haven't started to peel at all.

I travelled to Croatia in February this year, since I had a one week mid semester break from university. It was a spur-of-the-moment kind of trip, but I'm so glad I picked Croatia because not only could I discover this country, but I went on day trips to the neighbouring countries of Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina (photo diaries coming soon). The more places I get to visit, the better! I travelled to Zagreb (the capital) for one day, then went to Dubrovnik for the rest of the week. Zagreb had a really different vibe to Dubrovnik. It's the capital city, so it was more commercial and busy, whereas Dubrovnik is a seaside city with a more relaxed vibe and plenty of beaches. I was a little worried about the weather, considering it was February, and although it was snowing in Zagreb, it was actually really warm in Dubrovnik. The hotel I stayed in had amazing views of the islands (pictured above), it looked like paradise! I can only imagine how busy Dubrovnik would get during the summer.

Enjoy the photo diary, and if you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments!

May 23, 2015

The Apple Watch has been released in Australia for a month now, and it promises to be Apple's most personal device yet. I'm a huge Apple lover. I have nearly all of their products and I'm always excited when they release new devices, so naturally, I was drawn to the Apple Watch. But what really caught my eye was the Gold Apple Watch. It features an 18-karat yellow gold case and a band of your choice. It's no secret that Apple products can be expensive, but this new addition really takes it up a notch and blends a luxury accessory with a luxury gadget. Prices can go as high as $17,000 for this watch, but I can think of plenty other things to spend that money on.